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Funky Fungi

February 14, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 50 Comments

Today Sarah and I met up with Janelle and her daughter Rachael at the Inglewood Artisans Market.   There were loads of gorgeous crafty items for sale. My favourite purchase was this trio of Mushrooms from Funky Fungi. I can just picture them at Easter time with eggs around them. I will set them up for an Easter Egg Hunt with my little niece and nephews!  

I  am between magazine projects at the moment, so had some time to make something for myself! I made up this monchromatic quilted handbag that was inspired by one I spied in this book.  

Have a great weekend!

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  1. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    February 14, 2009 at 3:56 pm

    Love love love the black and white. Must “whip” myself up another one of these one day…..

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  2. Suzie says

    February 14, 2009 at 3:31 am

    I love your bag! Your idea to use the Funky Fungi for Easter is a nice one, hope to see the pictures of it!
    Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  3. Catherine says

    February 14, 2009 at 4:14 am

    Oh!! Love that bag…I am a black and white girl!! It is really sad but I only buy black, white and red clothes! It makes shopping so much easier!!! Cathyx

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  4. Christy says

    February 14, 2009 at 5:13 am

    Those mushrooms are the cutest!Happy valentine’s!

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  5. Suzanne says

    February 14, 2009 at 5:20 am

    Love the mushrooms. You would not believe it Shakira just put some of them outside for the fairies to visit tonight.
    They do sparkle if they get wet overnight. I usually sneak out and put fairy dust on them while she is asleep.
    I must check out those markets.

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  6. Natasha says

    February 14, 2009 at 5:39 am

    Love the bag. The black and white is really effective and will go with everything you are wearing. Now I have another Japanese book on my wish list!

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  7. Stephanie says

    February 14, 2009 at 5:59 am

    GORGEOUS bag. Love the black white combination and mostly I love the shape! I seem to make bags for everyone else but me. That needs to change.

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  8. Anne Heidi says

    February 14, 2009 at 6:04 am

    The mushrooms are just supercool! Love the bag- doesn’t it feel good to make something just for fun…?

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  9. Tracy says

    February 14, 2009 at 6:29 am

    Hi, Lisa! LOVE those fungi…such fun! I’d like groups of those, like fairy rings… :o) Your bag is wonderful–love the monochromatic look. Hope you & yours are having a wonderful Valentine’s weekend! May it be rosy with love and fun! It’s sooo cold here, we’re not venturing out–LOL! We’ll make a special dinner, a little wine, a film cozy a home…After a busy week, it’s treats I think! :o) ((HUGS))

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  10. Renee says

    February 14, 2009 at 7:08 am

    I love your magic mushrooms. Make sure they are not placed in a circle, we don’t want the nephew and niece to disappear into the fairy world.

    Love Renee

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  11. Sheri Howard says

    February 14, 2009 at 11:19 am

    Cute Bag! My sister bought some of those cute mushrooms for her garden a few years ago, they are so HAPPY! Happy Valentines Day!

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  12. Handmade in Israel says

    February 14, 2009 at 11:45 am

    I love that black and white bag! Congratulations on the blog aniversary and the meaningful way of celebrating it.

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  13. Vickie says

    February 14, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    OMG! Those are adorable Funky Fungi!
    I am sure they will be fun for an Easter Egg hunt! The purse is wonderful! I love it!

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  14. Jhoanna says

    February 14, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    The bag is gorgeous – I’ve seen many in colourful patchwork but I love the black and white!

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  15. Liz says

    February 14, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    The shrooms are adorable. My husband would love them.

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  16. Pamela says

    February 14, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    did you make that pattern up yourself? i saw something similar in a quilt shop and loved it. great choice with the black and white pamela

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  17. sewkalico says

    February 14, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    That’s a great bag!

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  18. Jenny says

    February 14, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    That bag is just lovely and that magazine too looks like a special one!Great that you have made something for yourself.

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  19. janis says

    February 14, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    The mushrooms are SO cute! I can’t decide if they are ceramic or lacquered? Looks like elves should be hiding behind them. Maybe they are!

    And the bag — I love it! I like black/white. Very classy.

    I’m glad I caught up to your blog. I’ll be back often. 🙂

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  20. Cascade Lily says

    February 14, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Love the cute toadstools too. What a great idea for the egg hunt 🙂

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  21. Linda says

    February 14, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Luv that bag, how cute…..those mushrooms are cute too. Oh the weather looks so good where you are, it’s soooo cold here. Thanks for sharing , Happy Valentine’s Day.

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  22. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    February 14, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    Love the bag! And those toadstools!

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  23. mellyandrosie says

    February 15, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    I just love your blog! It always has the best eye candy! The funky fungi are too cute! I love the valentine garland also!
    Rosalie xx

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  24. Journeying Five says

    February 14, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    really like the bag…i could have a closet full of them, handmade bags are so gratifying

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  25. Jackie says

    February 15, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    I am a bag-girl, lovely bag,and the kids sure love those cute mushroom.

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  26. Simone de Klerk says

    February 15, 2009 at 3:22 am

    Lovely bag! And the mushrooms – I would love those in my garden!

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  27. Angel.Pearls says

    February 15, 2009 at 9:56 am

    Very cute bag!! Nice week/Eva

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  28. Emily says

    February 15, 2009 at 10:48 am

    Those mushrooms are so fun!

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  29. Julz says

    February 16, 2009 at 12:42 am

    Gorgeous bag, so cute mushrooms, love finding quirky things like that. Hugs Jx

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  30. silverpebble says

    February 16, 2009 at 3:17 am

    That bag is really lovely – it reminds me of one Lucy Locket made for Dot for school. I can certainly imagine some pixies under those toadstools. I’ve got a couple here actually and one is even small enough to sit underneath, although she can’t quite crawl yet.

    Such lovely things in your previous posts – that oblong cushion with some AB magic is especially beautiful.

    Hope it’s not too hot there at the moment

    Emma
    x

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  31. upstateLisa says

    February 16, 2009 at 11:36 am

    I love your version of the handbag. I have one made up but it doesn’t have handles on it yet!@!!!

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  32. Jelly Wares says

    February 16, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    The bag looks great and I love those mushies too… They sure will look great at easter time with little eggs scattered around underneath them..

    Take Care
    Jodie 🙂

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  33. Janellybelly says

    February 16, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Rach & I had such a lovely morning with you both 🙂 will have to take a camera with us next time. The new bag looks amazing.

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  34. raining sheep says

    February 16, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    That handbag is to die for. My favorite color as well… it has black! Cute fungi, those would be so cute nestled amongst some flowers like nasturtiums inside a flower bed.

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  35. Katherine says

    February 16, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Great bag, Lisa! Glad you got some time in to make something for yourself.

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  36. zoesquid says

    February 17, 2009 at 3:18 am

    Great bag. Congrats on making something for yourself for a change!

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  37. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    February 17, 2009 at 5:03 am

    Great bag! I also like your idea of using the mushroom for your Easter Egg hunt. We may be having an Egg hunt this Easter too.

    Mary

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  38. QuiltedSimple says

    February 17, 2009 at 9:32 am

    Love the mushrooms! They will be cute in an easter egg hunt. And I love the bag – very chic
    Kris

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  39. Paper Dolls for Boys says

    February 17, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Those mushrooms are such a great score! Looking forward to seeing how you put them to use at Easter!
    Cheers,
    Tracey

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  40. Thimbleanna says

    February 17, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Those mushrooms are adorable. They need a little gnome to go with them LOL. Love your new bag!

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  41. The Vintage Rose says

    February 18, 2009 at 2:41 am

    What gorgeous mushrooms AND bag!

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  42. Shannon says

    February 18, 2009 at 7:51 am

    Your Funky Fungi are so happy looking – I wonder how they would look in my snow covered yard? 🙂
    And the bag is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. Heleen says

    February 18, 2009 at 11:53 am

    the mushrooms are lovely!! so is your bag.

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  44. Net says

    February 18, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    Those fungi are fantastic! I love the idea of having Easter eggs around them.

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  45. The Blonde Duck says

    February 18, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Love the bag!

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  46. Rachael Rabbit says

    February 19, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    My I haven’t even begun to think about Easter this year – I think it might come and go without me noticing 😉 Are the fungi pottery? I’m dying to know what they are made out of – they look fabulous. An amazingly green lawn you have too!

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  47. Camera Girl says

    February 20, 2009 at 3:41 am

    Cute mushrooms!

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  48. Sherrin says

    February 21, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    I really like your bag! Great shape. :o)

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  49. Sarah says

    February 21, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    I’ve seen some of those mushrooms at another market and got talking to the person selling them. Apparently they’re quite easy to make, you just make a mould for the cap, pour wet cement in and stick some PVC pipe in for the stem then paint it when it’s dry.

    Good idea to use them for easter!

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  50. Hoppo Bumpo says

    February 21, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    Those toadstools are magical. Little kids will have the best fun having an Easter Egg hunt round those!

    Your bag is lovely. I think black and white always looks very elegant.

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